Prof Kevin Plaxco joins Nutromics as Chief Scientific Officer, bolstering expansion efforts for the DNA-based sensing platform

Prof Kevin Plaxco joins Nutromics as Chief Scientific Officer, bolstering expansion efforts for the DNA-based sensing platform

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nutromics, a Melbourne-based startup leading the frontier of DNA-based sensing, has announced the appointment of Professor Kevin W. Plaxco as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). The company is preparing for the launch of its first product in 2027, while simultaneously extending its wearable platform to other targets. This extension …

Nutromics Appoints Professor Kevin W. Plaxco as Chief Scientific Officer

Nutromics, a Melbourne-based biotechnology startup, appointed Professor Kevin W. Plaxco as its Chief Scientific Officer on September 7, 2026. The company hired the professor to oversee the development and expansion of its DNA-based sensing platform as it prepares to launch its first commercial product. Professor Plaxco joins the organization to lead its scientific strategy during this transition toward market entry. Nutromics focuses on the deve…